May 10 2025
Growing echinacea from seed takes more patience than bringing home a nursery-grown plant, but it is an inexpensive way to fill a sunny garden with these long-blooming North American perennials. Once established, coneflowers can return year after year, attracting bees and butterflies while their dried seed heads provide food for birds later in the season. …
Apr 18 2025
Growing lupines from seed can feel a little mysterious the first time you try it. The seeds are large and easy to handle, yet they sometimes sit stubbornly in the soil while other flowers germinate around them. The reason is often the seed coat. Many lupines produce hard-coated seeds that resist water penetration. In nature, …
May 08 2022
Have you ever thought about what you can do to be more green? A great way to start is by teaching your kids about foods and gardens to help them build a deeper appreciation for the environment. 1) Teach your kids about seeds and where they come from. A good starting place is putting a bean …
